3-Methylpentane PurCert Secondary Reference Standard for GC (CRM) [Includes characterization data]

CRM


Synonym:  3-Methylpentane
Linear Formula:  C6H14
Molecular Weight:  86.18
CAS Number: 96-14-0

Properties

Vapour pressure 135 mmHg ( 17 °C)
Autoignition temp. 532 °F
Explosion limit ~7.7 %
Assay Purity >=99.5 %
Refractive index n20/D 1.376
B pt. 64 °C
M pt. -118°C
Density 0.664 g/cm3
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H304,H315,H319,H336,H411
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P273 - P301 + P310 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P331
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29011000
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 1208

Description

Application
3-Methylpentane is used as a component in gasoline blends and as a reference compound in fuel and combustion studies.

Purpose
3-Methylpentane serves to improve fuel performance and is utilized in research to study the behavior of branched hydrocarbons.

General Description
3-Methylpentane is a colorless volatile liquid hydrocarbon with a branched-chain structure belonging to the alkane family.